Section 86 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 86 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Proof of marriage, etc. It provides as follows: In proceedings under this Act the court may receive as evidence of the facts stated in it, a document purporting to be either the original or a certified copy of any…

Section 85 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 85 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Evidence as to adultery. It provides as follows: (1) A witness in proceedings under this Act who being a party, voluntarily gives evidence on his own behalf or, whether he is a party or not, is called by a…

Section 84 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 84 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Evidence of non-access. It provides as follows: Notwithstanding any rule of law, in proceedings under this Act either party to a marriage may give evidence proving or tending to prove that the parties to the marriage did not have…

Section 83 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 83 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Evidence of husbands and wives. It provides as follows: (1) Subject to this Part of this Act, all parties and the wives and husbands of all parties are competent and compellable witnesses in proceedings under this Act. (2) Subject…

Section 82 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 82 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Standard of proof. It provides as follows: (1) For the purposes of this Act, a matter of fact shall be taken to be proved if it is established to the reasonable satisfaction of the court. (2) Where a provision…

Section 81 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 81 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Recognition of other decrees. It provides as follows: (1) A decree of dissolution or nullity of marriage made before the commencement of this Act by a court in Nigeria or made after the commencement of this Act by such…

Section 80 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 80 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Effect of decrees. It provides as follows: Where a decree is made under this Act it shall have effect in all States of the Federation.

Section 79 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 79 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Appellate jurisdiction and powers. It provides as follows: The court hearing an appeal under this Part-(a) is hereby invested with the necessary jurisdiction; (b) may confirm, vary or reverse any decree, judgment, order or other determination appealed from, order…

Section 78 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 78 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Appeal from court of summary jurisdiction. It provides as follows: Subject to section 77 of this Act, where-(a) a maintenance order is registered in a court of summary jurisdiction under section 91(1) of this Act; and (b) in relation…

Section 77 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 77 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Appeals with leave. It provides as follows: An appeal under this Act-(a) from any order made ex parte; (b) from any order relating only to costs; (c) from any order made with the consent of the parties; or (d)…